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Turin Historic Centre
In downtown
Turin’s historic centre brims with character. See the Royal Palace in Piazza Reale, then stroll over to Piazza Castello. Venture into the splendid Palazzo Madama, with a dizzying array of early Renaissance paintings by da Messina, Jaquerio and others. Afterwards, amble along Via Po, a long street lined with uniform archways and quiet arcades.
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About Turin
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Set against the foothills of the Alps and the Superga Hills, the city of Turin is an excellent blend of history, culture, business and industry. You can soak in the life of this city is by taking a tour of its interesting museums, vibrant markets and spectacular art galleries.
Turin captures the stories of the country’s bygone times in its numerous palaces, churches and piazzas. The 16th-century Royal Palace of Turin was built for the House of Savoy in a Baroque style and today houses a vast museum. This UNESCO-listed building displays an elegant line of royal ballrooms, throne rooms and apartments. Another World Heritage Site, the Palazzo Madama is said to be one of the oldest buildings in Turin. This palace houses various paintings, sculptures and jewellry from different time periods.
If you’re a history enthusiast travelling to Turin, then the city’s museums should definitely be a part of your itinerary. Museo Egizio is a storehouse of Egyptian treasures and is second only to Cairo in preserving Egyptian art and culture. Lovers of film can stop at The National Museum of Cinema to get an extensive tour of cinematic history.
Turin, the capital of Piedmont, has an extensive range of luscious wines. Be it Barolo, Nebbiolo or Barbaresco, you can enjoy a glass of quality wine in this city. After a long day exploring, you can pause for chocolate cakes, pistachio croissants and other treats at Stratta cafe.
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.17 |
| Language | Italian |
| Average weekend price | $133 per night |
| Average weekday price | $133 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Turin
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Turin
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Egyptian Museum
0.2 miles from downtown
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Piazza San Carlo
0.2 miles from downtown
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Piazza Castello
In downtown
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Mole Antonelliana
0.4 miles from downtown
Turin reviews
What other travelers say about Turin
A beautiful city with a lot of history.
August 27, 2025
A beautiful city with a lot of history.My family love Juventus so they go to the matches.I especially love the Cinema museum.Great places to stay and eat.Not as manic as Milan and fairy quiet in late August against some places.Lots of museums.Very easy to get around city by walking,tram,bus or taxi.
2-3 day visit: Egyptian Museum- beautiful displays, clear,...
August 25, 2025
2-3 day visit: Egyptian Museum- beautiful displays, clear, informative discussions about objects - and , of course, the largest collection outside Egypt. Far superior to the Louvre. Unification Museum requires some time to digest the complicated history. Walking city; fun market; clean, no trees except in parks; arcades protect from sun & weather; good restaurants
So many nice aspects I cannot list all.
August 20, 2025
So many nice aspects I cannot list all. A great city to relax, we all the time felt secure, to enjoy the amazing architecture, soo many beautiful buildings, museums and also super for shopping, not to mention the great eating and drinking culture.
It is an historic city with beautiful piazzas almost around...
August 10, 2025
It is an historic city with beautiful piazzas almost around every corner. The stunning Alps serve as the backdrop for Turin and the River Po provides serenity and peace away from the bustle of the main shopping areas. An incredible variety of museums and galleries to visit - including the rightly praised Museum of Egypt which we spent hours in. We mainly walked around the city but caught the tram a few times and found that very easy to navigate. Gorgeous architectural gems - including the train station which has to be one of the best art nouveau stations you will ever see. We also went to the Cesare Lambroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology - it's definitely not everyone but is a fascinating insight into the 'cod' psychology that was so prevalent in the Victorian era.
There is so much to see and do in Turin whatever your tastes.
July 19, 2025
There is so much to see and do in Turin whatever your tastes. The city is well served by the city governing bodies and there is a comfortable relationship with tourists. I think that this is a city well worth staying at en route to other beautiful parts of Italy ... but make sure that you enjoy the food and wine as well.
Turin is a beautiful city - probably underrated.
July 16, 2025
Turin is a beautiful city - probably underrated. There is the lovely historic centre, the river and also the Lingotto area with the old Fiat factory and the Pista 500 test track on the roof which can be visited! There is also the automobile museum which is a must! It is very easy to get around with the Metro, buses and trams.
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Casa Matisse Cenisia - San Paolo - Cit Turin, Turin
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